Head of IT Architecture - Trading IT (d/f/m) (London)

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Über das Unternehmen

EnBW is one of the largest energy supply companies in Germany and Europe, with a workforce of 27,000 employees. EnBW UK Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of EnBW and part of EnBW's Trading division, which is EnBW's central point of access to the energy markets. We are active in key European markets and international energy exchanges. The Trading division is responsible for the optimal management of the EnBW portfolio and energy trading. We support the energy transition through active marketing and management of renewable energies, PPAs, direct marketing and hydrogen supply and sales. This is an exciting time to be part of our international team, whose mission is to develop smart energy products and promote renewable energy. EnBW's trading business operates in 4 European countries; Germany, UK, Norway and Switzerland. This position is based in London and is a hybrid remote role.

• A competitive salary and a generous holiday package
• Pension contributions
• Health assessment, private medical and dental insurance
• Significant training, development, and career growth opportunities
• Attractive workplace in a brand-new office

Vielfältige Aufgaben

• As the Head of Architecture, you will define and drive the architecture strategy for EnBW’s trading function. This role requires a Subject Matter Expert in architecture, covering both technical and functional domains, with extensive experience in commodities trading. You will ensure the trading architecture is robust, future-proof, and aligned with EnBW’s overall business objectives. Develop and own the architecture strategy for the trading function, ensuring alignment with business objectives across EnBW.

Über das Unternehmen

EnBW is one of the largest energy supply companies in Germany and Europe, with a workforce of 27,000 employees. EnBW UK Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of EnBW and part of EnBW's Trading division, which is EnBW's central point of access to the energy markets. We are active in key European markets and international energy exchanges. The Trading division is responsible for the optimal management of the EnBW portfolio and energy trading. We support the energy transition through active marketing and management of renewable energies, PPAs, direct marketing and hydrogen supply and sales. This is an exciting time to be part of our international team, whose mission is to develop smart energy products and promote renewable energy. EnBW's trading business operates in 4 European countries; Germany, UK, Norway and Switzerland. This position is based in London and is a hybrid remote role.

Unser Angebot

• A competitive salary and a generous holiday package
• Pension contributions
• Health assessment, private medical and dental insurance
• Significant training, development, and career growth opportunities
• Attractive workplace in a brand-new office

Vielfältige Aufgaben

A wide range of tasks

• As the Head of Architecture, you will define and drive the architecture strategy for EnBW’s trading function. This role requires a Subject Matter Expert in architecture, covering both technical and functional domains, with extensive experience in commodities trading. You will ensure the trading architecture is robust, future-proof, and aligned with EnBW’s overall business objectives. Develop and own the architecture strategy for the trading function, ensuring alignment with business objectives across EnBW.

You will be responsible for reviewing the current architecture, identifying areas of improvement, and proposing solutions to modernise the tech stack. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to challenge the status quo, and the foresight to design systems with long-term scalability in mind:

• Develop and own the architecture strategy for the trading function, ensuring alignment with business objectives across EnBW
• Ensure the trading architecture is fit for the future, proposing enhancements and technical solutions for business challenges
• Collaborate with system owners and business verticals to ensure all systems are fit for purpose and aligned with a roadmap for continuous improvement
• Produce high-level technical designs and work with infrastructure, cloud, security, and network teams to align with EnBW architectural patterns
• Review and modernise the technology stack, proposing innovative solutions and vendor products to support business growth
• Oversee the integration of trading systems, including ETRM platforms such as Endur, and ensure seamless connectivity across front, middle, and back-office functions
• Lead architectural reviews of ongoing projects to ensure they meet future needs.
• Stay updated on industry technologies and trends, ensuring EnBW leverages cutting-edge tools and practices.

Überzeugendes Profil

Convincing Profile

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect within a Commodity Trading Organisation, Investment Bank, or similar environment.
• Deep knowledge of commodities trading and familiarity with associated business processes across front, middle, and back offices.
• Experience working on large-scale, transformative programmes, ideally in a greenfield environment.
• Expertise in trading systems, particularly ETRM platforms such as Endur
• Strong knowledge of general cloud architecture (Azure, AWS) and messaging patterns (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Service Bus).
• Familiarity with API connectivity stacks, data warehousing, and reporting frameworks.
• Experience in agile development methodologies and modern technology stacks.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and facilitate discussions at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, focusing on delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work autonomously while also collaborating effectively within large teams

Über den Bereich

About Us

EnBW's Trading business unit is the central point of access to the energy markets. We are active in key European markets and on international energy exchanges. The Trading business unit is responsible for the optimal management of the EnBW portfolio, is active in the marketing of renewable energies and thus supports the Energiewende. We are also involved in future topics such as hydrogen or smart & digital trading, as well as in new supply contracts and the management of renewable energies. EnBW's business unit Trading operates with an international team of employees from more than 30 nations, represented at 4 locations: Germany, England, Norway and Switzerland.

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• Employment type
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